Based on this information, I cannot consider myself a Hugo winner and will not be citing the 2023 award result in my biographical details, or on this site.

  • @Beer_Raccoon
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    7310 months ago

    Based Tchaikovsky. If anyone reading this hasn’t read his stuff, you’re missing out.

    • @Windswept
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      1310 months ago

      What’s his work like? Reading some of the descriptions on his site it sounds like it has some horror elements.

      • @[email protected]
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        2110 months ago

        Definitely a lot of horror elements in the few I’ve read (Children of Time + sequels, Cage of Souls). I’ve only just scratched the surface, the man is a writing machine, but it does seem to be a trend so far.

        He blends genres a lot and even his own work is kind of eclectic and all over the place, but his worldbuilding and the ability to take a totally alien concept and make it utterly believable are just top notch.

      • @[email protected]
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        1810 months ago

        Btilliantly written and wonderfully evocative. Children of Time is so full of feeling, creativity and imagination.

      • @then_three_moreOP
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        910 months ago

        There’s some horror bits, but it never over shadows. I’d say he’s one of the best sci-fi authors alive today.

    • @I_Fart_Glitter
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      310 months ago

      I tried reading the Cage of Souls series after absolutely loving the Children of Time series, but I couldn’t really get into it. Do you recommend any of his other works?

      • @yesterdayshero
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        610 months ago

        If you want something short and easy, try Elder Race. It’s a novella, but very well done. The good thing about him is that he’s so prolific, there’s a lot to choose from.

        • ReallyZen
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          210 months ago

          Also “One day all will be yours” - short, fun and quite clever.

        • @I_Fart_Glitter
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          210 months ago

          Thank you! Yes, but with so much to choose from it can be hard to get through the weeds. I will check that out.

      • @[email protected]
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        310 months ago

        I’ve enjoyed his Expert System short stories. Reading Shards of Time right now and having a hard time getting hooked.